WGH holding Santa for Seniors Drive
Wilbarger General Hospital is sponsoring a Santa for Seniors Drive now through December 13. Donated items will be distributed as Christmas gifts to local senior citizens through the Meals on Wheels program. Donation boxes are located in the WGH lobby, on the third floor, second floor, administration office and in the gift shop. Items needed…
Read MoreWatch: Aydelott signs to compete for University of Wyoming
Vernon High School senior Jackson Aydelott has signed a letter of intent to run track for the University of Wyoming on Wednesday afternoon. Aydelott signed his letter at the Vernon High School gym before a packed house of fellow students, school staff and family. Watch part of the signing ceremony here: https://x.com/i/status/1859318065550237849
Read MoreLions tame Sweetwater for bi-district championship
Daniel Walker Vernon Record GRAHAM — The Vernon Lions defeated the Sweetwater Mustangs by a 28-9 score last Friday in the 3A-DI bi-district playoff game. The win was the first bi-district title for Vernon since 2018. The Lions defense played lights out, holding the high-flying Mustangs to 64 yards rushing on 25 carries, and 124…
Read MoreLady Hornets advance to state title game
The Harrold Lady Hornets have advanced to the UIL Class A State volleyball Tournament’s championship game, for the second straight year. Harrold swept the three games of the Regional Tourney in Midlothian, winning all nine sets they played, finishing with the title on Saturday over Saint Jo. On Tuesday the Lady Hornets faced off with…
Read MoreHoliday Spirit Meal preorders underway
Preparations are underway for the annual Holiday Spirit Meal, served at the Wilbarger Auditorium on Thanksgiving Day. Phones are now available to take requests for delivered meals. Please call (940)414-0401. Leave your name, address, phone number and the number of meals that you are needing delivered. Keep in mind that if you or someone…
Read MoreLots of rain this weekend, potential for sever weather — then cold
The National Weather Service discussion reports: “Another slightly warmer day is expected on Saturday, although we will begin to see more clouds moving over the area. The next large-scale storm system will begin to affect the area Sunday. The closed upper-level low takes a southerly route over Sonora and Chihuahua before beginning to lift northeast…
Read MoreForecast: Rain late weekend, colder next week?
The National Weather Service reports: “By this weekend our increasing southerly flow will start tapping into gulf moisture and sharpening a dryline across western Texas up through the Southern High Plains. This will be our next weather system for Sunday into Monday with strong gulf moisture transport fueling this system. Rain POPs are in the…
Read MoreVernon College rodeo starts tomorrow
Vernon College rodeo this week Vernon College will host its 41st annual college rodeo on Nov. 8 and 9 at the Wilbarger County Covered Events Center, located at 301 Wilbarger Street in Vernon. The competition will feature over 900 contestants in 9 separate events. On both nights the rodeo will start at 7 p.m. Vernon…
Read MoreVernon College nursing programs achieves early accreditation from ACEN
Vernon College is thrilled to announce that it has received official accreditation documentation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), ahead of schedule. This significant milestone underscores the college’s commitment to providing exceptional nursing education and enhancing the quality of healthcare training in our community. The ACEN accreditation confirms that Vernon College’s…
Read MoreUpdated volleyball playoff scores, schedules for Vernon, Northside, Crowell, Harrold
Class 3A playoffs Vernon lost its 3A bi-district playoff game against Peaster 25-16, 25-10, 25-18 on Tuesday, Nov. 6 in a match played at Windthorst. Standouts for Vernon included Mari Johnson 6 kills, 5 digs; Key’Maria McBride 4 kills, 9 digs; Klancy Sherrill 9 digs. Class A playoffs The No. 24 state ranked Crowell Lady…
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